[2014-04-08] Major French Supermarket Chain to Accept Bitcoin

[Lauda]

Very interesting. We needed some good news.

[master-P]

Casino is the name of a supermarket chain apparently

But why they are not accepting BTC at their casinos? I thought gambling had more uses for the Bitcoin, as compared to retail shopping. Anyway, I appreciate the group for their stance towards the BTC.

Because they don't own casinos! They own supermarkets and convenience stores

[bryant.coleman]

Because they don't own casinos! They own supermarkets and convenience stores

What about this?

I am french, living in France and I can testify it's HUGE.
Monoprix : 465 stores in France : it's really a Major French Supermarket Chain
Monoprix belongs to Casino group :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupe_Casino (6,500 convenience stores).
For our little country, it's a very important retail chain.

[Grinder]

What about this?

Yes, what about it? Did you read the wiki page?

[Rannasha]

Because they don't own casinos! They own supermarkets and convenience stores

What about this?

I am french, living in France and I can testify it's HUGE.
Monoprix : 465 stores in France : it's really a Major French Supermarket Chain
Monoprix belongs to Casino group :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupe_Casino (6,500 convenience stores).
For our little country, it's a very important retail chain.

The word 'casino' comes from the diminuitive form of the Italian word for 'house'. While these days the word casino is mostly associated with a gambling house, this isn't necessarily the only definition of the word.

The French Groupe Casino has nothing to do with gambling.

[bryant.coleman]

The French Groupe Casino has nothing to do with gambling.

Damn... this is why I never liked the French language.

[ffmad]

Génial !!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful

That is a great news !

[Sophokles]

Excellent news! So excited about this. 

[Bit_Happy]

The French Groupe Casino has nothing to do with gambling.

Damn... this is why I never liked the French language.

For now BTC itself is a "casino", but things should improve soon. 

[Quantus]

I don't see how this will work. It can take an hour to confirm a transaction. They won't let random people buy 100+ dollars worth of stuff without some kind of identification system and extra fees.

Every where I look the "good" things (visa debit cards and Bitcoin ATMs) cost way to much in fees and record more personal information then cash.  

[matt4054]

The French Groupe Casino has nothing to do with gambling.

Damn... this is why I never liked the French language.

What does the French language have to do with this?

Ever heard about Procter & Gamble? Are you brushing your teeth and washing your clothes at the casino too?

[howardb]

It would not be unreasonable to say that Monoprix is to France what Wallmart is to the US. This is big news...

[hilariousandco]

I don't see how this will work. It can take an hour to confirm a transaction. They won't let random people buy 100+ dollars worth of stuff without some kind of identification system and extra fees.

How would it be any different from any of the other stores that currently accept BTC?

The French Groupe Casino has nothing to do with gambling.

Damn... this is why I never liked the French language.

What does the French language have to do with this?

Ever heard about Procter & Gamble? Are you brushing your teeth and washing your clothes at the casino too?

Haha.

[ffmad]

It would not be unreasonable to say that Monoprix is to France what Wallmart is to the US. This is big news...

not really.

Carrefour may be the "french wallmart", but in France Carrefour, Auchan and Leclerc are as big. They distribute mainly in big supermarkets.

Monoprix is the "city supermarket". If you want to shop in big cities like Paris, you will go to the Monoprix (it's one the most expensive but it's where you will find the best products)

So Monoprix is perfect for Bitcoin, because it's where the Bitcoin users would shop i think

[seriouscoin]

I don't see how this will work. It can take an hour to confirm a transaction. They won't let random people buy 100+ dollars worth of stuff without some kind of identification system and extra fees.

Every where I look the "good" things (visa debit cards and Bitcoin ATMs) cost way to much in fees and record more personal information then cash.  

They can piggyback btc to their cash card program. So customers can put fund into the cash card online thro btc then shop at brick and mortals.

Its still better than CC and chargebacks.

[nogreedy]

it is not until next year...



Monoprix director of e-commerce, P. Oualid said on Twitter :
Hello, it is not a hot topic for this year... (no longer relevant for the end of the year)

[Poolie]

So they'll definitely be adding it next year? In what capacity will they be taking it? Accepting it at their stores?

The French Groupe Casino has nothing to do with gambling.

Damn... this is why I never liked the French language.

lol, it's probably a French word in the first place to be honest.

[gogxmagog]

Monoprix is HUGE. I was just in Paris and shopped there every day. they are everywhere, the selection is good, the prices are cheap...Monoprix is a part of French life! Chilled, good quality rose wine for 2 euros a bottle...can not be beat!